Dear Ones,
Here at our home in Colorado it’s feeling like spring with the willows leafing, the apricots blossoming, and the daffodils blooming.
Thanks to all those who came out to the Embodying Rhythm with Mama Lingua concert at the Paradise Theatre on the 9th of March!
One of the coach mentors Arlyn loves, Natalie Miller, says that for a variety of reasons, this season is a good one to look at your values. Even more than the values that you say you hold dear, the ones that come through your daily actions. When you look at your life, what values are you displaying? . . . What would you like to live into a little more? . . . What teensy tiny daily actions/choices can help you shift yourself in that direction?
We’ve got Movement as Medicine with live music on Sunday, we have our monthly rhythm group on Saturday April 13th. We hope to see you soon.
Take care,
Arlyn & David
–Upcoming–
Live Music Movement as Medicine – Sunday, April 7 11am – 12:30pm at the Hearth in Paonia, with responsive live music by David Alderdice, Daniel Be and John Whooley. Free child-care available on-site. Let your dance set you free, this practice has potency if you need some support or release, please join us.
— Rhythm Group —
Second Saturday Solkattu Sessions for the next two months: April 13th & May 11th from 10:30 – noon at the drum room outside Hotchkiss. Please pre-register by replying to this email or by calling 970.872.4238. Sliding scale $10 – $20. Embody the rhythm more thoroughly through repeating changing and rhythmic vocalizations over a simple stepping and hand pattern. Great for all musicians and dancers, and artists of all types, as well as all humans in general. No prior experience required geared for adults.
— Somatic Movement Ongoing —
ongoing: Fridays | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
movement practice with pre-recorded music facilitated by Arlyn Alderdice
TLC’s Hearth 138 Grand Ave, Paonia, CO – offered in the gift model
more information
— More Events at the End of April and Looking into May —
April 19, 12:30pm -Cedaredge- David and Arlyn bring some marimbas and music and skill toys for spring break kids camp ages 9-15 more info.
April 20, 9am -Montrose- Arlyn will guest teach some somatic movement and drumming at — Women’s Soul Care Day — more info.
May 4, 3pm -Paonia- youth music showcase at the Hearth
May 5, 11am -Paonia- Movement as Medicine with Responsive Live Music with David Alderdice, Daniel Be, and Beth Quist.
May 11, 6-9pm -Paonia- Women’s Drum and Voice: An Invocation, with Arlyn Alderdice and Meghann McCormick
Mondays in May -Cedearedge- Arlyn is teaching a yoga + gentle movement class (8:45-9:45am) info as well as a Movement as Medicine class (10-11am) info.
May 26, 2pm -Paonia- Mama Lingua at Folk N’ Roots Rendezvous, Big B’s.
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David has 1:1 drum and music lessons as well as musical/rhythmic coaching spots available for youth and adults: 970-872-4238
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If you’re feeling stuck in your life or want some support bringing your values into action, Arlyn has one 1:1 life-coaching spot available in-person or online, please reach out by replying to this email.
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Audio-only movement and journaling practice
“Creativity does not belong exclusively to professional artists and geniuses; it is the birthright of every single human being. Creativity is our common heritage. You don’t need to quit your job and move to Paris in order to lay claim to this heritage – all you have to do is clear some space in your life for whimsy, invention, sensory pleasure, and play. Most of all, you have to learn how to follow your curiosity more than your fear.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert